Cimarron Valley Ranch

 Kids Jan 2012

 

Some History on NDG: The Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin. Nigerian Dwarf goats are enjoying a rise in popularity due to their small size, colorful markings and dairy characteristics.  Their small stature means they do not require as much space or feed as their larger dairy goat counterparts and their gentle and friendly personalities make them good companion pets. The milk is also higher in butterfat and has a sweeter taste. Nigerians are easy to handle even for small children.

 

Nigerian Dairy Goat Conformation

 A Nigerian goat's conformation is similar to that of the larger dairy goat breeds. The parts of the body are in balanced proportion. The nose is straight, although there may be a small break or stop at the level of the eyes. The ears are upright. The coat is soft with short to medium hair. Any color or combination of colors is acceptable.

Ideal height of Nigerian Dwarf goats is 17" to 19" for does with does up to 21" allowed in the breed standard. Ideal height for bucks is 19" to 21" with bucks up to 23" allowed in the breed standard. Ideal weight is suggested to be about 75 lbs. Animals are disqualified from the show ring for being oversized for the breed standard and/or for other faults: having a curly coat, roman nose, pendulous ears or evidence of myatonia (a breed characteristic of fainting goats). Brown or Blue eyes are acceptable.

 

The Nigerian Dwarf is a Miniature Dairy Goat

A healthy Nigerian Dwarf doe can produce a surprising amount of sweet milk for her small size - up to two quarts per day or more. In addition, Nigerian Dwarf milk is higher in butterfat (6-10%) and higher in protein than milk from most dairy goat breeds. Many Nigerian Dwarf owners raise their goats for milk production but others raise them for the pleasure and companionship these little caprines bring to their lives.

 

The first question I always ask people who express interest in buying a goat is "Why do you want to own a goat?". While there are no wrong answers, we want to be sure that when you purchase a Nigerian from Cimarron Valley Ranch  you'll be getting a goat that will meet your requirements for show, dairy, breeding or a pet/companion for you or your children or another animal on your farm.

What's the difference between a Nigerian Dwarf and a Pygmy goat?

Although they have similar origins, Nigerian Dwarfs and African Pygmies are separate and distinct breeds, with recognized differences. Pygmies are bred to be "cobby" and heavy boned. Pygmies are a meat breed.  Dwarfs are bred to have the length of body and more elegant structure that's similar to their larger dairy goat counterparts. Pygmies are also primarily "agouti" patterned, with black, silver and caramel being the most common colors.

 

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WHY CHOOSE A CIMARRON VALLEY RANCH NDG?

 The first question you might ask when considering the purchase of a Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat is "What makes a responsible breeder?"

A responsible breeder will have made the investment in quality animals .

A responsible breeder will protect that investment by providing them with quality care and will perform regular testing to ensure their herd is free from disease.

A responsible breeder will remain available after your purchase to provide ongoing support. 

A responsible breeder does not overbreed.

We are proud of our beautiful goats and can confidently state that we meet all of the above requirements and more. While our emphasis is on dairy, our goats are carefully selected and/or bred for conformation and health as well as dairy type and genetics  bloodlines.

We maintain a closed herd. We also practice Farm Bio Security. 

Our herd tested Negative for CAE & Brucel. April 2010

We support 4H and FFA.

Courtesy www.NDGA.org

ndga link http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/nigeriandwarf/index.htm 

 Please see our kidding schedule to reserve a kid from a future breeding .   See the For Sale page for any current kids/goats for sale.

                             Our Goat Herd  pictured below 

 

Our Nigerians

We are only involved with one breed of  goat  and we hand milk our goats.  We have searched &  purchased the finest young does & buck from farms with great past & futures in raising/milking/ showing ND goats and closed herds CAE negative.

We hope to become a premier NDG goat breeder with a great reputation and focus on  breeding to maintain dairy type & character. 

 We chose NDG first because of their milk, it is sweet and taste great. They are the perfect size goat to handle.  Perfect for smaller acreage.  

Interested in purchasing a Nigerian Dwarf Goat, please check our Kidding Schedule for Pictures and future breedings for kids, or our Goats for Sale page.

 Eye Color/ Dairy Character:  

I  do not choose a goat based on eye color.  I wanted dairy character, elegant  well constructed  goats with dairy being the most important.    We hope to breed goats as such regardless of eye color. The basic formula in breeding any animal is breed like to like to get like and then cross your fingers.   Dairy animals you look at mothers, sisters, aunts for the Udders you want to reproduce.  I evaluate from birth, 8 weeks, 3 months and up to a 2nd freshening on some does.  Sometimes the minute a doe is born I know she is a keeper.  I love kidding season it is like unwrapping presents.

FACTS ABOUT BLUE EYED NIGERIANS

• Blue eyes are not related to the goat's hair coat color. Goats can be of any color or pattern
• Blue eyes are not related to albinos.
• Blue eyed goats do not have any problems such as being sterile.
• Blue eyed goats will produce blue eyed goats.
• We have found that most of our blue eyed bucks have 50% - 75% blue eyed kids when bred to does with brown eyes. Blue eyed does have about the same..... more than half of their kids have blue eyes when bred to a brown eyed buck.
• Blue eyed Nigerians are very popular
• Blue eyed Nigerians can have great dairy character and udders.

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We want to thank the following breeders for their time, guidance and/or kids :

Prairie Wood Ranch, Edgewood,   N.M.

Tara Weekly, Springfield, MO

Tony Bates, Mead, Ok

Phil, Tyny goat farm, OKC, Ok

Ellen Dill, Claremore, Ok

John & Anita Duepree, Ok

We are members of

 AGS/American Goat Society

NDGA /Nigerian Dwarf Goat Assoc.

ADGA/American Dairy Goat Assoc.

INDGA/ Indian Nations Dairy Goat Assoc

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